Bibliograph

Advancing the Ugandan Economy, A Personal Account, Ezra Sabiti Suruma

Type

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Advancing the Ugandan Economy, A Personal Account, Ezra Sabiti Suruma

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Advancing the Ugandan Economy

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

877038772

Responsibility statement

Ezra Sabiti Suruma

Sub title

A Personal Account

Summary

The first twenty-five years of Uganda's independence from British colonial rule were characterized by internal conflicts, dictatorship, and economic disintegration. Sincethen, the country has benefited from relative political and economic stability and economic growth. Advancing the Ugandan Economy is an account of the remarkable policychanges that took place from 1986 to 2012 and their effect in contrast with the turbulent, violent events after independence.Author Ezra Suruma demonstrates that African countries can achieve economic stability and sustain rapid growth when they meet at least t

Table Of Contents

Introduction: a journey through Uganda's turbulent times -- A new paradigm for governance -- The transformation of politics: beyond the ruling party -- Historical overview of the Ugandan state and economy, 1950-2010 -- Ideological uncertainty and economic reform -- Reforming foreign exchange management -- Transforming the Bank of Uganda -- Reform of the export sector: coffee -- Financial sector reform: negotiating with the Bretton Woods institutions -- The struggle for Uganda Commercial Bank -- The issue of rural banking and microfinance institutions -- Pension reform and social security -- The rural development strategy -- Attempting agricultural reform: the cotton subsector -- Trends in agricultural output in Uganda: 1961-2007 -- Improving Africa's agricultural infrastructure -- The introduction of tea production in southwestern Uganda: a case study in community development -- Oil: blessing or curse? -- Private enterprise in Uganda: challenges and opportunities -- Observations and comments on aid -- Fast-tracking East African integration -- Job creation and housing demand in Uganda: an innovative synergy -- Summary: Uganda's past and future -- Appendix A. the parish model operational plan -- Appendix B. an innovative approach to job creation: estimates as a basis for discussion

Target audience

adult

Classification

Contributor